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Sacramento daily record-union. [volume] (Sacramento [Calif.]) 1875-1891, 1887-11-05
TAKING A COLLECTION TO PAYADrp1

TAKING A COLLECTION TO PAY A DEBT.
An amusing anecdote is related of a
Hawkinsville merchant who sold goods on
credit to a colored preacher. The man of
the Gospel had made very poor crop, and
it was evident TO the merchant that he had
slim change for his money On Satur-
day he saw the preacher and said to him
See here, Parson, you've got to pay me
your account. am going out to hear YOU
preach tomorrow, and after the sermon
you must pass around the hat and raise a
collection" Sure enough, the merchant
was on hand and took a front seat. The
old colored divine preached an effective
sermon commenting on hard-h hearted SIN
ners and the rich man who would not for
get the world and lay up his treasures in
heaven After the sermon the hat was
passed around, and the merchant was tbe
first TO put in contribution. He dropned
a half-dollar in the hat, and the conqreca.
ton began throwing in dimes, quarters
and halves until several dollars were in
the hat. When the preacher retired from
the pulpit the merchant followed him and
got the entire contents of the hat-iust
about enough to settle the debt.-Aaaatu
Constitution. a
Sacramento daily record-union. [volume] (Sacramento [Calif.]) 1875-1891, 1887-11-05

EASTERN CHEsTNUTs. = The Sonoma
Courier says that Colonel Hooper has
growing on his farm a grove of chestnut
trees. They are the regular chestnut of
the Eastern States, and now in bearing.
They grow rapidly, and add much to the
beauty and attraction of any place.
Sacramento daily record-union. [volume] (Sacramento [Calif.]) 1875-1891, 1887-11-05

Advice TO bEothers.-EIrs. WinsIow's
SOOTHING SYRUP should always be used when
children cutting teeth. 1t relieves the little
sufferer at once it produces natural, quiet sleep
cherub awakes as bright as a button" II is
very pleasant to taste. 1t soothes the child,
softens the gums, allays all pain, relieves wind,
regulates the bowels, and is the best known
remedy for diarrhea, whether arising from teeth
ing or other causes. Twenty-Five cents bottle
mrl5IyMWF
Sacramento daily record-union. [volume] (Sacramento [Calif.]) 1875-1891, 1887-11-05

SKIN diseases cannot be successfully
treated by external applications The
proper way to cure such complaints is to
purify the blood with Ayers Sarsapaiilla.
Under the vitalizing influences of this
medicine all the funciions of the body are
brought into healthy action.
Sacramento daily record-union. [volume] (Sacramento [Calif.]) 1875-1891, 1887-11-05

FRS I-Al Fits stopped free by DR.
Kline's Great Nerve Restorer. No Fits
after first days use. Marvellous cures.
Treatise and 81 trial bottle free to Fit
cases Send to DR.. Kline, 931 Arch street,
Philadelphia, Pa.
Sacramento daily record-union. [volume] (Sacramento [Calif.]) 1875-1891, 1887-11-05
The Stomach as a vinegar Cruet.

A singing as of hot vinegar is some
times felt in the gullet. This is produced
by an acid or gas evolved by dyspepsia. A
genial carminative, far more reliable than
carbonate of soda or magnesia, is Hos
letters Stomach Bitters, which is an unex-
ceptionably fine source of relief from every
symptom of indigestion; also, from fever
and ague, nervousness, constipation and
hili0nsness
Sacramento daily record-union. [volume] (Sacramento [Calif.]) 1875-1891, 1887-11-05
GENERAL NOTICES..

On sunny shores of tropic isles.
Where all the year bright verdure smiles,
Constant fragrance fills the air.
Yet will SOZOUONT compare
With those odors of the south
While it cleanses teeth and mouth. o1l-TT
Sacramento daily record-union. [volume] (Sacramento [Calif.]) 1875-1891, 1887-11-05

Catarrh in the Head.-Ely's Cream
BALM has done ne more good than anything
head 1t had become chronic and, falling into
my throat, left a bad taste in my mouth. Since
have used two bottles it has stopped all of
thaJ- am ever ready to recommend it very
highly.-WYatt Hoffman, Sergeant Company G.
IWenty-ith Infantry, Fort Sisseton, D. II.
l cheertully add my testimony in favor of
ELf,S CREAM BALM as sure cure for CatarIh
or colds in the head
OBJ ELIZA EDsTROM, Ferndale, Cal.
Sacramento daily record-union. [volume] (Sacramento [Calif.]) 1875-1891, 1887-11-05

IF afflicted with Sore Eyes use DIR. Isaac
THOMPSON'S EYE WATER, Druggists sell it
at 25 cents. oI5-lyS
Sacramento daily record-union. [volume] (Sacramento [Calif.]) 1875-1891, 1887-11-05

The best place in California to have your printing done.
a. J. Johnston & Cos. go St, Sacramento, Cal
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g. & e. IL. southworth. Dentists, SEC

III you want a Number One Garnet
woven on short notice, send it to MARY S. cow
GER, S02 N street If
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K. s. OSBORN. A. D. BowLEY.
A. D. BOWLEY & CO.,
Real Estate Insurance Agents,
429 j Street, Sacramento, Cal.

Sacramento City Houses and Lots bought
and sold on commission.
Houses Rented. Rents Collected and
Loans Negotiated.
Choice Tracts Placer and Nevada County
Fruit and Vineyard Lands at the present low
but rapidly advancing prices.
Fine Tracts In Sacramento and other
counties.
Cheap Lands at Colfax, New England
Mills, Apologize, Auburn, Newcastle and Lin.
coin.
Improved and Unimproved Lands in
choice localities on line of C. P R. R.. and
right at railroad stations and on county roads.
Large or Small Tracts to suit purchasers,
from Sl5 per acre upward
PICTURESQUE SCENERY, BEAUTIFuI,
sPOIS for HEALTHFUL HOMES. CLEAR
PORE STREAMS and LIVING SPRINGS of
FRESH MOUNTAIN WATER on LANDS.
ss- None of these lands more than two hours
ride from Sacramento
Office: Sacramento Bank Building. Iptf
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TURKEYSI TURKEYSl

WANTED AT THE CALIFORNIA MARKET.
w 712 K street. Any one having fat Turkeys
TO sell can find good market price for same by
calling or addressing CARROLL Il GEMS, 712 K
street, Sacramento Cal. n26t
Sacramento daily record-union. [volume] (Sacramento [Calif.]) 1875-1891, 1887-11-05

kndQ
THE TUNSELISG OF PoPoCATAPETJ,
Through the wall of the crater directly to
the immense sulphur beds inside of the
mountain, connecting the tunnel with
Ameca-meca by narrow-gsuge railway,
which, in turn, viii connect with the Mo-
relos road, leading to the National Capital.
a considerable amount OF money has been
subscribed for the enterprise, and the time
Is at hand when the mighty Monarch of
Mexico shall be sacrilegiously debased to
sordid uses. Verify, this is an age of pro-
gress
In view Of the value of the sulphur de-
posts of Popocatapetl, it seems incredible
that they have not been more thoroughly
worked At present, Sicily is the principal
source OF the worlds sulphur supply, that
country producing more than four-ffths of
all that Is consumed on the globe. The
deposits OF old Popo" are much greater
than those Of Sicily, and of better quality.
ard can be brought to market-at leass in
the United states-twenty-fye per ea.t
cheaper than the Sicilian.
Aside from that consumed in MEXICO
more than 200,00 tons are annually useJ
IN the United States; and even if every
ton Of Popocatapetl sulphur were sold
twenty per cent. below the usual price.
there would still be clear profit, after al
lowing for freightage and other expenses.
OF not less than 50 per ton.
The expenses of production are very
small The workman receives rs cents
per asre5a rs pouAds), for bringing up
crude sulphur from the interior of the
mountain and delivering it at Tiamaeas.
This work Is exceedingly lahorious and full
of danger. Not only are huge rocks con-
stantly rolling down the sides of the crater.
threatening to engulf the tiny windlass and
crush the atom Of humanity being lowered
into the depths by frail rope, but the
sulphurors yapor and exhalations are ex-
treniely injurious to tie health. The
workmap remain in the craser month at
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1887-12-08
SWINDLING THE FARMERS.
How Bogus Company Got Away With
the Changers.

aOW u bOBuS company GOG hWdy " ltdl
the Changers.
ST. LOUIS, December 6.-The Southwestern
Grain and ICED company, doing business for the
past two years at Springfield, Mo-, are accused of
obtaining money under false pretensee, and ere
being prosecuted. They are charged with the 'Fa-
nous Bohemian OATS swindle, that was 80 cue
cessfully practiced In Ohio two years ago. The
swindle consists In selling ten blu shells of oats at
S15 per bushel to we'll known farmer, taking his
note payable at the time of the harvest of his first
crop, and making contract with him to buy all
the oats he raised, at much per bushel the fret
year. This contract is carried out faithfully, and
the honest farmer is made tool, and HE neigh
bers are led to the slaughter.
They buy oats under similar contracts, giving
their note, which are easily discounted The
Bateman company have been established at least q
year. and appear to belreliabe, but by the time the
contracts of the second yeas mature the company
has migrSed
1t is estimated that they sold 100000 worth of
seed in Greece and adjoining countie, in Missouri,
and one Springfield bank holds $4,000 of farmers
notes. Hon U. e Nullings, we'll known farmer
of Greece county, attempted TO warn his neighbors
by an open letter to local papers, and was imme-
diately answered by twenty equally well known
farmers who declared that there was no swindle.
The Bohemian company appeared to have the
advantage but Nullings continued to peg away,
and John W. Bennett, a farmer, was yesterday ar
rested on an Indictment found by the grand jury.
The officers of the company left the city some time
ago, and it is believed that they have been in
dicted. The officers are: j. T. StOnar, of Grand
Island, Neb., and 5. S Cox. OF Bryan, o.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1887-12-08
Louisville Election.

LOUISVILLE December 6-The municipal election
held in this city to-day passed of more quietly
than expected. There were no disturbances of any
consequence, though charges of parties using
money ut the polls were numerous. Hon. Chas.
d. Jacob was elected mayor by a plurality over
Avery, republican candidate, of 1900, and over
Judge W. 3. Woke, the other democratic candidate
being out of tbs race at midday, and polling a
small vote.
Mr.. Jacob was for time minister to the United
States of Columbia and has served Louisville three
times as mayor. The vote polled WAS much smaller
than anticipated. Five hundred dollars was raised
by the citizens publication committee, to be e.
pended in prosecuting parties detected in using
money at the polls
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1887-12-08

L will be illegal on the ground of former JEOPARDY
The interest In the case is intense, ss
Professor Quinn was very prominent and pop
ular man. The court room was crowded all day
long. The msle students Of Baylor university at.
tended in body. Public sentiment lie strong
against Drake.
certified copy from the records at Saltillo,
CohHila, Mexico, of the last will and testimony OF
Thos De Is Vega. written IN the Spanish LANGUAGE.
is being recorded by the clerk of McLennan county,
st the instance of Senior simon Mussins, of GAL
weston. This is done In conn, ction with historic
litigation involving eleven leagues of McLennan
county land on the east margin of the Brazos river
embracing part of the Fifth ward of the city Of
Waco, known Rs the La Vega grant.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1887-12-08
Sent Up for Bigamy.

Special Telegram 70 the Statesman.
PALESTINE, December 6-The Jury in the case of
Detective W. II. Springfield, of the Pinkerton
agency, charged with bigamy by marrying Mrs
Alice Z. Roswell, in Connecticut, In 1876, and a
lady In this city last spring, after being out ten
the punishment at eightetn months in the pen
TWAS evidently compromise verdict because of
one weak point, the states proof of which failed
to show that the fret wife was living when the
second marriage took place. Since Springfield
has been incarcersted no word or sign has been
heard from the wronged mother, and the
utmost diligence is be used by the state
to hear from her by word or letter
When the verdict of the jlry was read
Springfield heard It without word, and, on brief
conference with his counsel, Immediately waived
all rights and asked to be sentenced, which was
done by Judge Williams
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1887-12-08
SECRETARY OF WAR.
Annual Report of the Condition of the
United States Army.


United States Army.
WAsuiNeToN, December 6.-The annual report
Of the secretary Of war transmitted to congress
to-day. Ii shows that expenditures by the depart
ment during the last fiscal year were S4l 3S6, l56
estimates for the next fiscal year aggregate s53 $685.,
II against appro Jriation Tor the current year
of Ssl 0J5, BOZ. The increase is caused by the in
CORPORATION of the estimate of s2 339 150 for public
works, including river end harbor Improvements.
The expenditures on this account for the cur rent
wear amount TO only 81 30S, 400. There is also an
Increase of about si,5 1000 in the estimate for
military establishments and the army and military
academy.
Ths secretary says: "Estimates for salaries and
contingent expenses for the fiscal year ending June
3d. 1888, are considerably less than the sppropria-
ton for the current year. Estimates for military
establishments are based upon actual requirements
of service. During recent years the Appropriations
for transportation of the army has been inadequate
10 meet the cost of transporting the army, and
failure to appropriate funds for that service has
'caused much embarrassment and greatly inere .sed
labor in settling such accounts.
Estimates for improving rivers and hsrbors rep
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1887-12-08
Matters at San Angelo.

Special Telegram 20 the statesman.
SAN ANGELO, December 6.-GeOrge Hines, a
Mexican WAS shot last night by another Mexican,
but the wound is not dangerous. The Mexican who
did the shooting vas arrested and placed In jail
1 he gambler, johnson, who was stabbed through
the lungs by Mexican, Sunday night, with O
stilletto died this morning
The corner stone Of the Episcopal church will be
laid next saturday morning, at 10 o'clock, under
Masonic ceremonies.
The stockmen here are not able to get enough
cars for the Gulf, Colorado Il Santa Fe railway
at Balinger ship their cattle, and are put to the
inconvenience Of herding their stock several days
before shipping.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1887-12-08
Killed by a Negro.
Special Telegram to the Statesman.

HOUSTON, December 6.-At 3 O'Clock this evening
Snow, lad IS years of age was shot and instantly
killed by negro man, whose name could not be
learned nor could the cause leading to the murder
be ascertained. SnOw was engaged at work driving
a team, hauling dirt from the yard of the Houston
& Texas Central railway. The negro, without any
apparent provocauoD, came up to where the boy
was and began firing upon him, bullet striking
him in the head, causing instantaneous DEATH The
father of the deceased was murdered twelve years
ago, In a similar manner, while on duty as
policeman. The assassin, who is unknown, has
not yet been arrested.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1887-12-08
SUPREME COURT.

List of Cases Decided by the Supreme
Court Yesterday.
Special Telegram to the Statesman.
TYLER, December 1.-THE following business
was transacted by the supreme court this morn
ing:
Aflirmed-Alsup & Thompson vs.. Jordan, from
Pamela; Rhodes We. SAMSON, from Ellis.
Reversed and remanded- Mitts Vs. Brown etal
from Shelby; Wheeler Vs. Bryde. from Shelby
Affirmed on certificate with damages -MackeN
We Gronk Tallifferro, from Van Zandt.
The court also adopted the finding of the Gem
mission of appeals as follows:
Aflrmed-Lilley ct al. vs.. L. 81 II. Blum from
Wise; Lewis Va Lellck, from Uvalde.
Dismissed as to costs, and aft rmed as to othel
appellants-Blum ct al vs. Strong, from McLen
nan.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1887-12-08
Refused to Sign.

CHICAGO, December 6.-The employing printers
of the city have issued an ultimatum to the com
postors who have lately been on a str Ike. Before
they will be employed they must sign paper re-
nouncing all allegiance to Typographical union
association, unless they give sixty days notice to
employers. The men, 80 far, have refused to sign
the agreement.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1887-12-08
Killing Witnesses.
Special Telegram to the Statesman.

HUNTSVILLE, December 6-News reached here
to-day of another mysterious murder in Madison
county. The body of party named f. M. Cab
bard was found buried some distance from the
town of Madisonvile, covered with bushes, Itwas
greatly decomposed, and bad bullet hole through
the head. Goff3rd was witness in case 10 the
district court there and had been missing since the
first day of the term The murder is supposed to
have been committed about the time Louis Kaifer
was killed, who was also witness in court There
is great excitement over the matter.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1887-12-08
A Challenge.

BosToN, December 6.-Patsy Sheppard has re-
ceived the following cahegram from Frederick
Normansell and John Dexter, of Birmingham
England, who were hackers of John Corners in
his last winning battle against Jacob Hyams:
"BTRMIHGHAM, December 5.-We will match Jem
Carney to fight McAulfe, In Great Britain or on
the continent and will bet $1,000 against 81 900,
and give McAuliffe $500 for expenses. Send ar
tclee by next mail to London.
(Signed) SPoRTsMEN."
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1887-12-08
TIE DRAKE CASE.

Curious Result of the Tortuosities of the
Law.
Special Telegram to the Statesman.
WACO December 6 In the case of the State vs.
Jas. NJ. Drake under trial for the XII ling of Prof
Quinn, of Baylor university, a startling discrep-
ehoyynoS AZ ;SraIs Win mnrderino T. Cnnn rS
evidence In court 10 day showed that the man who
was XII led was named $. L. Quinn, and the counsel
for the defense will aek the court in is charge to
the Jury TO instruct TO bring in a verdict of
not guilty because of the error in the Indictment
Should a subsequent jury attempt TO indict Drake
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1887-12-08
A Big Suit.

New York, December 6.-Trial was begun to-
day in the United States circuit court of two suits
In equity, brought by the Banqne Franco.Egyp
tienne, of Paris, and Henry l.. Bschoffsheim, of
London, ainst ohm Crosby Brown and others
for $6,000,0Gl The quits grew ont of the negotia-
ton of bonds of the New York, Boston & Montreal
Railway company. The first suit was commenced
in 1875, and the other in 1878. There are a large
number of persons interested, among them j. W
Seligman g. Co.. Brown Bros g. Co. aud Duncan,
Sharman ~ Co
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1887-12-08
ElEs2sEs1 CURE 7SIi -
* CURES WHERE ALL ELSE FAILS. en-
n Best Cough Syrup. Tastes good. Use ID
EI in time. Sold by druggists. =
= SzSIEksxg1NIs6KISII q

The Only Color Line-Uncle Sam
"What's the matter nowY"
Frontier Citizen-'T stole farm from
the fellow who was on it and drove him
off, and now he is coming back with lot
of his relatives to kill me-"
"Wel, you ought to be killed."
"But the fellow l stole the farm from ia
an INDIAN"
ooh! Well, I'll order out the army
Omaha World.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1887-12-08
Killed His Man.
Special Telegram TO the Statesman.

SAN AUGUSTINE, December FIN an alteration
here yesterday, in front of lins' hotel, between
Jno. A. Smith and Edmund Lee, colored, Smith
shot Lee tw ce with Colts 45-calibre revolver
oue ball passing through Lees heart, killing him
instantly. Smith escaped but 1t is supposed he
will surrender. He was O splendid Young man.
Lee was turbulent quarrelsome negro.
DR.. Chss. j. Smith, father of A. c. Smith, of
Queen City, died here, at his daughters, Mrs Cart
wrights, to day, at 2 O'Clock p. IN. He was born
In Rockingham county, Virginia, August d. 1900.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1887-12-08

A young lady, who had been married a
little over year, wrote to her matter-of-
fact old father in this city, saying: "We
have the dearest little cottage in the
world, ornamented with the most charm
ing creepers you ever saw" The old man
read the letter and exclaimed, "Twins, by
hunderr-Greenvill Herald.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1887-12-08
sher,fs' Convention,

Special Telegram 20 the Statesman.
SAN ANTONIO, D cember 6.--The state conyen-
ton of Texas sheriffs convene in this city next
Monday, the 18th instant. The convention will
last three DAYS. Extensive preparations are in
progress for the royal entertainment of the sherifs
who will be the citys guests while here A vgfv
large attendance is expected and ample accommo-
dations for all will be provided.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1887-12-08
rle Gem Or lhs colleclIon.

know small boy Of tender years VINO is
going TO give himself an awful lot Of trouble
when he grows up. He has developed
strong taste for mementoes, and he keeps
them all carefully We all keep Inementoes
when we are young. But this small boy
keeps book in which he records I'm full detail
what those mementOes are, g. g.:
/. "a stone taken from the lot where Mr..
June's new house is built
2. "a piece Of rel woc' picked up In the
back yard Of Mrs. llaherty's cottage"
The book is full of this kind Of thing. He
was showing his treasures to his uncle, and,
having explained everything as it came up,
he reached thin strip Of redwood.
"Whats thisf asked his uncle, handling it
very irreverently. The boy seized it.
''Thati That is learer TO me than all my
life"
BLESS my soul, What Is itr
"That is a piece of n sick with which we
killed coonir-shn Ffr12sco Chronicle.
A giahtcss, who, though only y years s
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1887-12-08
EN- GLAND.


I NJ. DE FHBYCINET,
| LONDON, December 6--The Paris correspondent
of the Times says De Freycinet called upon Sadi
Carnot and offered to form cabinet.
M Grevy and Wilson are living in house in
the Avenue Jeus, which is almost unfinished
and without servants Wilson's health ia break
ing. There is no change In NJ. Grevy's appearance
! or bearing.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1887-12-08

"What is the size of that shoeY"
"Tbat is No. 2, madam"
81 thought go. 1t fits perfectly"
The clerk looks again.
Excuse me, madam; tits No. A."
"a A. Dear me, il is two sizes too big
Take it right of."-Chicago News.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1887-12-08
RUSSIA.


ST. PETERSBURG, December ct is officially
announced that foreign joint-stock companies,
hitherto trading in Russia under licenses of the
financial authorities, must obtain legal imperial
licenses before May, 1885, or otherwife they will
be compelled to liquidate by January, 1889.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1887-12-08

1t has been recognized
mercial school Of the
thorough and practical
judges of the late Dallas
It the Diploma for best
Its penmanship and bus
far the finest presented
competing for the honor.
tige and local advantages
larped it's facilities for
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1887-12-08
IRELAND.
THE LORD MAYOR IN JAIL.
SPoRTsMEN.''

DUBLIN, December 6.-Lord Mayor Sullivan,
who was convicted of publishing in his paper, The
Nation, accounts of the proclaimed branches of
the National lea Iue and sentenced to two months
Imprisonment, has been removed to Tullamore
jail In order 20 prevent his holding daily evees,
he was doing In Jail here